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my new HD XL 1200c sportster crashed.
Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 2:00 pm
by dirt dobber
beening riding 3 yrs. on scooter, 1 yr. 250, 2yrs. yamaha 500 tmax. this is my first motorcycle, i let it crash in a u-turn going up a hill, day before had color match touring pack installed (fiber class) top case weighs 19 lb. and i didn't know that. broke bottom bracket on windshield and scratched it, saddle bag took a good scrap.
i searched (google) for more protection other than engine crash bar and had no luck. any advice any one?
Re: my new HD XL 1200c sportster crashed.
Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 2:50 am
by storysunfolding
To clarify, you already have crash bars and you're looking for something else?
Re: my new HD XL 1200c sportster crashed.
Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 6:47 am
by dirt dobber
storysunfolding wrote:To clarify, you already have crash bars and you're looking for something else?
yes, i have sportster crash bar, looks like i need something above it also. no protetion for saddle bag at all.
Re: my new HD XL 1200c sportster crashed.
Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 6:57 am
by storysunfolding
I see saddlebag guards for the touring models, can't find one for the sporties though. I'm surprised that harley doesn't sell it, but I bet your dealer can point you in the right direction!
Re: my new HD XL 1200c sportster crashed.
Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 7:02 am
by sunshine229
Awww so sorry to hear
but I'm glad you're okay and the bike's okay too!
Re: my new HD XL 1200c sportster crashed.
Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2011 3:57 pm
by Lion_Lady
Have you considered learning to ride better? Check out the MSF's lineup of courses (
www.msf-usa.org). Then you might not need to put crash bars all around the bike.
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Re: my new HD XL 1200c sportster crashed.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 4:33 am
by dirt dobber
Lion_Lady wrote:Have you considered learning to ride better? Check out the MSF's lineup of courses (
http://www.msf-usa.org). Then you might not need to put crash bars all around the bike.
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good point, i have been think about that. thanks for the info. i looked there is a course close to where i bought my bike. i'm calling them to set up a class.